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<p>Nanomaterials show promise for heritage conservation, but their penetration in porous substrates remains poorly understood. This study quantitatively evaluated the consolidating effectiveness of nanosilica for Nankan Grottoes sandstones using X-ray computed tomography (CT). The physical and mechanical properties, chromatic alteration, and microscopic observations were analyzed. Higher concentration (5%) nanosilica exhibited greater absorptivity, color change, and coating thickness than 1% dispersion. For artificially weathered sandstone, 1% nanosilica more effectively improved overall mechanical strength (P-wave velocity, tensile strength), while 5% dispersion better enhanced surface hardness due to larger SiO<sub>2</sub> agglomerations and reduced penetration depth. CT revealed porosity decreased from 12.5% to 8.5% after 1% nanosilica consolidation, and from 14.3% to 9.3% after 5% treatment. Nanosilica primarily filled pores of 0-40 μm and &gt;180 μm, reducing connected pores while increasing isolated pores, thereby decreasing pore connectivity and complexity. This study provides novel methodological insights for studying the consolidation effect of nanomaterials-based consolidants.</p>

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Quantitative evaluation of nanosilica for consolidating sandstones in Nankan Grottoes: insights from X-ray computed tomography analysis

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    2026年5月13日

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  • Xuening Zhang,
  • Sixiang Ling,
  • Mara Camaiti,
  • Yijian Cao

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Nanomaterials show promise for heritage conservation, but their penetration in porous substrates remains poorly understood. This study quantitatively evaluated the consolidating effectiveness of nanosilica for Nankan Grottoes sandstones using X-ray computed tomography (CT). The physical and mechanical properties, chromatic alteration, and microscopic observations were analyzed. Higher concentration (5%) nanosilica exhibited greater absorptivity, color change, and coating thickness than 1% dispersion. For artificially weathered sandstone, 1% nanosilica more effectively improved overall mechanical strength (P-wave velocity, tensile strength), while 5% dispersion better enhanced surface hardness due to larger SiO2 agglomerations and reduced penetration depth. CT revealed porosity decreased from 12.5% to 8.5% after 1% nanosilica consolidation, and from 14.3% to 9.3% after 5% treatment. Nanosilica primarily filled pores of 0-40 μm and >180 μm, reducing connected pores while increasing isolated pores, thereby decreasing pore connectivity and complexity. This study provides novel methodological insights for studying the consolidation effect of nanomaterials-based consolidants.